Part II  Language Knowledge (45 marks) 
Section A (15 marks) 
Directions: For each of the following unfinished sentences there are four choices marked A, B, C and D. Choose the one that best completes the sentence.
21. Humor, if ________ properly, will help us break the ice and gain affection of others in social communication. 
A. using               B. used               C. to use           D. to be used      
22. If you________ the failed experiences, you would not have made such a mistake in your homework.
A. refer to             B. have referred to     C. referred to           D. had referred to      
23. Taking a gap year is a good chance for students to learn skills and gain life experience, ______ them an edge in the job market. 
A. given             B. to give             C. giving            D. having given      

24. The mixture of his improved self-confidence and never-ending efforts is ________ lies behind his rapid progress in his study. 
A. what             B. that             C. where          D. which    
25. Reading for fun means much to us and we _______ never tell where its influence stops.
A. must             B. need             C. can              D. should       
26. The Romany prefer to move and stay in small groups________ they can protect and preserve their culture and freedom.
A. even though         B. as if         C. as soon as          D. so that   
27. Happiness will be within our reach if positive thinking ________ into daily routine and becomes an important part of our world. 
A. adopts            B. is adopted          C. will adopt          D. will be adopted         
28. Ann_________ to the company for the position of senior clerk and she is waiting anxiously for the result.
   A. will apply        B. will be applying      C. applied          D. had applied       
29. It is generally acknowledged that only by having acceptance of the cultures of different countries _________ good relationships with each other. 
   A. can we develop     B. we can develop     C. we developed      D. did we develop  
30. Wherever you study after graduating from high school, _________ regular contacts with your family.
A. keep           B. to keep             C. keeping          D. kept       
31. Zhuzhou offers visitors outstanding natural beauty coupled with excellent customer service, _________ makes for an unforgettable experience. 
A. what           B. which             C. that              D. whom     
32. What makes tomorrow’s successful citizens_________ the ability to cope with a changing world as well as the responsibility toward a community.
A. is               B. are                 C. has              D. have     
33. It was the deep love and encouragement of my teammates_________ helped me gain the greatest strength and meet the challenges in life. 
A. what          B. which             C. who               D. that  
34. Lyn gave up the chance of going abroad, but he feels he _________ a right decision.
A. makes           B. has made             C. had made          D. is making      
35. There is no doubt that _________ a goal, one needs not only knowledge but also good personalities. 
A. achieve          B. achieving          C. to achieve          D. achieved     
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